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- * FRIDAY, TANUARY 12, 1612, Editorlal Telephone, “THREE-ONE” DORA BARRETTE, Soclety Reporter [’ BEMID]JI BRIEFS ® . Oh Girls, Goodhye to the Hobble, : This is what American women : : will wear the coming year, as : : declared by the Style congress : held in Chicago this week by : : the Ladies’ Tailors and Dress- : : makers’ association of America. 3 No hobble skirts. Dresses must : : be two and a half yards wider : than a hobble. They must be : : short-—three inches from the : : ground. Blue and white are the ¢ colors and the materials, whip- : cords. Jackets are to be twenty-six to : twenty-eight inches long, close : fitting. H Empire effects must be forgot- : : ten. If any waist line is effect- : : ed, it must be “at the walist or : : lower.” Reverse and sailor col- ¢ lars will be tabooed, but collars : will be different colored than the : : coat. E s No changes are ordered in the : plain tailored gowns or suits. S. King of Frazee, spent yesterday here on business. L. E. Benedict of Fargo, was a Be- | midji visitor yesterday. Geo. M. Snyder of Superior, Wi is in the city today on business. M. E. Randkled of Fosston ar- rived in the city today on b\lsincss.; Roadmaster H. Mills went -to | Brainerd this morning on business. Go to Hakkerup for photos. Joseph Blsiar, of the Bemidji Mu- sic House, went to Cass Lake today on business. H F. L. Foot, the Boy River mer- chant, attended to business matters | in the city yesterday. 1 Attorney George E. Erickson of} Spooner, is attending to legal m'\!- ters in the city today. J. Thompson and wife of \Vadeufl,‘ spent last night in the city return-| ing home this morning. i Roast pig at Flatley’s on Satur- day. E. A. Barker left last night for Minneapolis on business. Mr. Bark- er will be away two weeks. ! Forest Ranger L. F. Johnson \\'illE leave tomorrow for LaPorte to be gone several days on business. Miss Edna Wilson leaves tonight for Thief River Falls where she will visit with relatives for three weeks. The regular Friday night dances of the Bemidji Dancing Academy will not start this year until the 19th. Dr. J. A. McClure’s many patrons will be pleased to know that he pre- pares veterinary remedies that suit the case. Miss Lillian Cochran is substitut- | ing for Miss Meyers, teacher in the second and third grades in the Cen- tral School. B. L. Fairbanks of Red Lake, was | a business visitor in the city yester- day. Mr. Fairbanks is a merchant at Red Lake. Howard Day, general manager of the Crookston Lumber Co. mills, is able to be about again after a sev- eral day’s illness. John Moberg, who had his foot badly bruiseq last week while load- ing logs at his camps at Ball Club, is reported improved. At Flatley's on Saturday roast pig will be served to all patrons. E. H. Denu of the Bemidji Pioneer will return this evening from Inter- national Falls where he has been the past several days on business. A. C. Johnson of Turtle River, transacted business in Bemidji yes- terday. Mr. Johnson is connected with the Turtle River Lumber Com- pany. There will be a regular conclave of Elk and commandery this evening at 7:30 o'clock. You are requested to be present. John M. Richards, com- mander. Miss Arabella Neal entertained last cvening at dinner Miss Amy Berge and Messrs. Sherman Berge and Styles Anderson. After dinner the; guests played cards. | Rev. F. J. Bgrackman was a guest | of Rev. S. B. P. White today en route from Blackduck to Duluth to resume his new duties as pastor at large of | the Duluth Presbytery. Rev. J. H. Randahl went to Ferris this afternoon to attend the annual business meeting of the Swedish Lutheran church there and will hold Sunday morning services. | | George M. Garen and P. F. Joyce, both engineers of St. Paul, came in last night from Red Lake where they have been employed and. went on to St. Paul on the late train. The Northern National Bank has since its organization, over 10 years ago, been a friend for and a true friend of the farmers, the merchants and the wage earners in this com- munity. Fred Black was a visitor in the city today en route to Moorhead where he will resume his studies at a business college. He has been vis- iting his parents for the holidays at Blackduck. C. M. Renn, wife and children of Remer left for their home this morn- ing after spending several days at the homeé of Mr. Renn’s parents, Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Renn of this city. Mrs. : | there. Renn’s mother has been dangerously il for the past week. 3 Mra. Jas. A. Martin, son and daughter, Clyde and Inez, will leave tonight for Lynn Haven, Florida, Where they will join Mr. Martin and a son Frank to make their home Mr. Martin and Frank Martin left in October and have completed arrangements for their new home there. Mr. and Mrs. Martin are well known in Bemidjl having lived here for the past 12 years. Mr. Martin wag at one time janitor of the court house here, At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Northern Nation- al Bank the following officers were elected for the new year: president, Board of Directors, A. F. White, W. L. Brooks, T. A, McCann and J. E. Cowan, Entire Stock of lace trimmed. Skirts 2 to 18 years muslin with Night Gowns 2 1o 15 years, bo! trimmed with lace or embroidery. trimu ed. Children's muslin in this have been used. Dainty fairy-like Combinations $2.50 to $12.00, Skir! Undermuslin in this White Sale at Very pretty styles, many hand and colors and trimmed with choic neck styles. and fashionable shades. wear. Handso Chidren’s Underwear Drawers 2 to 14 years Muslin cluster of tucks and Embroidery ruffles, A Salp of Dressy Waists Values $6.00 to $8.00, $3.65 Fancy Chiffon Waists Values $8.00, $4.25 Fancy chiffon veiled effects, messaline and nets; white Hand Bags 1-2 Price Including all our very modist style, in Leather, Velvet, Suede, Tapestery, Beaded Bags and Silver Mesh Bags. A.'P White; vice-president, A. Dy Stephens; cashier, W. L. Brooks; assistant cashier, George Rhea, H. A. Brummel"and A. F. Chesley ‘were brought to Bemidji last night trom Kelljher by Peputy Sherift Mal- vey of Moorhead, and were taken to that pity today to’await trial in Feb- ruary charged with having stolen'a load of ‘wheat.from a farmer named Christenson -about a year ago. ' The nien were arrested’and tried in Moor- head at the time of the theft, but the case was dlsmlssqgi for lack of evi- dence. New evl@ence ‘was brought to light recently,:and the men were arrested. Wednesday in Kelliher, whre they have been employed by the Larson Lumber company. <At a meeting of the Bemidji Mod- ern Brotherhood of America lodge held last evening, the following offi- cers weré installed: president; C. A, Parker; vice-president, Harrlet A, Cameron; :chaplain, Elizabeth M, Hammond; secretary and treasurer, Vera:M. Cameron; conductor, George Lane; ' lodge physicians, Drs. Shan- non and. Johnson; ‘watchman, A. W. Hurd; sentry, R.' Dearborn; trustee, C: M. Hammond. District manager Never has a llttle money, gone so far in grace and goodness, careful finished and correct shaping; never have values been heaped so high; never has a woman been able so freely to consult her own preferences--- whether she will have heavy or sheer simple or elaborate; lace and me- dallion dressiness, or firm substantial Embroidery and tucking, or real French or madeira hand-work. Every garment carefulley made and full of comfort and wear, however low its price. Women of of Bemidji and vicinity have benefited by and appreciated our former sales and have been our best advertisers. we promise you larger assortments and better values. Now And bear in mind you are not taking any chances of getting Job lots or seconds at this store. is from our regular flonnce of lace Embroidery or tucked. tton front gowns,.in round or V neck Children’s Princess Slipps 2 to 14 years lace or Embroidery sale of white at 10c, 15¢, 25¢ and up. French Muslin Wear Soft, snowy white materials lend themselves so exquistely to fine underwear laces and most beautiful embroidéTies add the completeing charm to these bewitching Gowns, Drawers co 1 binati n Suits and Skirts, while the garments are better material, yet prices are low- er than in past season, Gowns $3.00 and up, Drawers $1.25 t0 $500 ts $2 00 to $14. You may buy french 1-3 Reduction. embroidered in white e laces. -Dutch or high me blouses for dressy White Underskirts Showing many of the new nastow and straight skirts with small ruffie flounce, cambric body, lawn flounces, lace and insertion, cluster tucks and em- broidery ruffle or hemstitched tucked ruffle 75¢, $1.00, $1.50 Finer skirtsZin stock at $1.50 to $12 as ever came to Nerthern Minnesota. manship and the most Correct Styles. Garment Clearance Offers Every Fur and Fur Set, 1-2 and 1-3 Reductions. All Ohlldren’s and Misses” Coats, 1-2 Price. Price. All Skirts, 1-2, 1- duction. ' Silk Dresses, $13.75 Special EVERYTHING stock. Neinsook, yoke of Embroidery lace trimmed with lawn flourice and lace . at 1-3 Reduction. underwear. are flat felled-and double Priced at $1.15 and up to $6. Princess Slips Leona Tailored - underwear This name stands for the highest attainment in the manufacture of domestic ~Garments are “Cut by models”-insuring absolute . fit, all ms stiched, .overcoming uching causing garments. to retain their shape and snug fit indefinetely. * Best “ma- terial, daintiest lace and Embrolderies are used and- prices are’ reasonable Everything we ‘offer you insertion. low neck and narrow skirt, insertion Priced at $2.25 to $6.00 -all chances.of “‘bus SPECIALS Special lot of solled garments, inoluding slips, nightgowns, skirts and combinations at HALF PRICE - binatlons at 45¢; 76c¢c, $1 and up to offer at Rogular Price to $24:00 Women’s Tailored Cloth Dress Skirts Reduced 1-2, 1-3, 1-4 Women's Dresses I-2 Price A special group of about 25 dresses for stieet and office wear and a few evening gowns chiffon serges, also plain and fancy serges. Entire remaining stook of: evening dresses In Creve deChins; Chiffon, Silk, Ete., at 1.3 Reduotion. included. Foulards, This Week Women’s Sults, 1-2 ‘and 1-4 Re~ Gowns, Corset Govers and Oom-~ Waists at $2.50 to $3.75 Most remarkable values we have been ablé to and linen waists of surpassing beauty. these prices. Marquesette, voile, lawn We are holding Sale on - Women’s Garments as Fine in points of quality and style The best quality fabrics; #hi@ most splendid Work- But now the season for us is drawing to a_ close. got big ideas for spring of 1912 and .we're anxious to get New Things under way. our rules to carry goods over from ‘one season to another, so wmter garments must be pushed out quickly at Radlically Low Prices. Women's Coats All Other Colored Mixture Goats at 1-2 Price Black Coats, Broadoloths, Kerseys, also ‘a few QGara- cule Coats in-this group at 1-2-Prioe Tailored Suits for Women Suits -to $28.00, $12.50 A special group of about 25 garments. Black and navy suits included. Suits to $32.50, $15.00 Speclal group of about 25 garments, including a number of ‘medium weight garments All Remaining Tailored Sults 1-2 Price In all the fashionable cloth material; and -fashioned in the prevailing styles of the season $9.75 qualities. suits - mixed suits Suits Suits suits Drawers . at . . . . 4 Special Lot of Junior Dress aty i R e Bargins in''Women's Knit Underwear A spl ‘ndid lot of Vest, Pants and union suits in the famous Merode make known everywhere for its profection of fit and finish and its fine wearing $4.00 and 84.50 silk and wool union $2.75 and $3. 00 whlte sllk and wool $2.00 and 32.25' Marin.o $1.75 and $1.50 Fine ribbed union 65 and 75¢ Fleeced Union $1.50 silk and wocl mixed Veau or $1.75 Vests or Drawers A Sale on Girls Wear In addition to the 1-2 and 1-3 off Sales on Misses, girls and childrens Furs, Coats, Suits and Dresses, we offer the following special items Special Lot of Childrens Dresses J. B. Leighton conducted the instal- lation. After the installation of offi- cers a goclal session was held. Re- freshments were served after which the members and’ their friends danced. D. W. Hayden suffered a stroke of apoplexy at his home in this vil- lage last Sunday shortly after noon and since that time his life has hung in the balance. At the time of going to press he is reported to be improv- ing and unless other. complications set in it is thought he will recover. Women'sand Children’s Sweaters 1-2 Price Brokei lines comprising all collors and many different styles, Regular Price $4.00 to $10.00. medallion trimmed About 15 dsfferent Styles taken from our sold for $2.25 and up to $3.00 all cut with extra fullness in the skirt and finished with fine Linen or Valenceen and English embroidery, Many models in slip over styles - - . Lawns in slip over utyles many ribbons drawn, priced at $3.00 to_$8.00 others at c . . $1.00 Special White Waists $1.00 All new 1912 models, comprising waists with pocket shirt style, lawn weists, Embroidery trimmed fronts, lace trimmed and side frill. $1.95 Waist $1.95 Baby tucked waists of fine batiste white or dress waists - - We've It’s against $2.95 - $1.95 $1.45 95¢ 40c 95¢ $1.15 Bath Robes, on s: 3.65 Skirts $2.95 ‘For the Cradled Infant and Little Toddler _‘One rack of infants’ long and short coats T2 price, colored coats and bonnets #~2. wash Dresses'at 50c and 75¢ One table of cdds and ends at 25c including Kimonas, Leggins, Mnffs, Mitts, Sweaters and etc. N Night Gowns at 98c Attractive and danity styles showing trimmed sleeves and Empire stylas 4n high or low neck, long or short sleeves, Lace Ribbon, Embroide —at Speolal— . . Cowns at $1.25 About one dozen to make your choice from and every one a_beauty. Fine soft Nainsook, dainty lace and embroidery and pretty blue and pink "ribbons are the why and where-fore of their nttraenvenesl slip over or but!on down styles . . . Gowns at $ | 75 yoke, linen waist tiny tucks flaxon waists filet lace insertion down either side or front, side frill waists tmlored styles, low necks, short sleeves outin All Children’s and Boys Union Suits and Seperate @Garments In this Sale at 1-4 Reduotion. A Sale-on House Garments : Our entire stock of Kimonas and Negligees in silk, crepe Flannel and Wash materials also our entire line of Mr. Hayden attended services in the morning as usual and appesr be exceptionally well. After: dinner he lay down for a short rest and soon fell asleep: A short time afterwards his daughter, Mrs. Howard, was at- tracted to him' by heavy breathing and attempted to arouse her father but was unsuccessful and she hasten- ed to summon Dr. Koch who found Mr. Hayden unconscious. Mr, Hay- | den who recently celebrated his 67th birthday is a veteran o fthe Civil War.—Blackduck American. stock of French Underwear that voile waists; hand embroidered, lace at a saving of one third including garments suitable for traveling, invalids and elderly women. Ful! Lenth Garments. . $6.00 Values $4.00 $5.00 Values $3.35 $4.00 Values $2:80, $3.00 Values $2.00 $2.00 Values $1.35 207 Third Street